Pre-stream ramblings about getting back on YouTube (or not)
Summary
The hosts discuss controversial opinions on RPGs like Fallout New Vegas and the flaws of game remasters, contrasting them with Tactics Ogre’s mechanical overhauls. They debate Trivial Pursuit’s intentional wrong answers for copy protection and share updates on hosting their podcast via Jellyfin and self-hosted servers. The conversation also covers media consumption habits, including the rise of vertical video shorts, the decline of Gemini protocol, and critiques of shows like House of the Dragon and The Big Bang Theory.
Topics discussed
Instagram login and Fallout New Vegas controversy
Critique of Bioware games and game remasters
Tactics Ogre remakes and Morrowind mechanics
Legalities of DLC for open-source engines
Trivial Pursuit copy protection and wrong answers
Freebooters on Spotify and vertical video clips
Deus Ex 2 re-evaluation and game pacing
Morrowind level caps and Oblivion infamy
Jellyfin media server setup and storage
Sliders, Young Sheldon, and fantasy genres
House of the Dragon and George Washington's death
Gemini vs Gopher protocols and server hosting
YouTube Shorts strategy and RSS feed automation
Long-form video podcasts and audio consumption
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